Lead, Clinical Initiatives and Programs

 

Cystic Fibrosis Care BC

Vancouver, BC

 

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Lead, Clinical Initiatives and Programs leads or assists with identified projects, proposes new initiatives and contributes to all aspects Trauma Services BC’s strategic plans, including the development, integration, implementation and evaluation of clinical initiatives that support the provincial trauma system. The Lead is active in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to optimize clinical care provision at the provincial level. Provides ongoing leadership and advice to regional health authority partners, clinicians, and other stakeholders by participating in the development and implementation of provincial clinical care policy and standards. Contributes to the development and monitoring of the Trauma Services BC operational plan. In collaboration with the Provincial Clinical Director, provides leadership within the clinical programs and manages assigned projects through all phases. The lead supports Health Authority teams to develop quality filters, audits and case reviews. Ensures strong inter-professional collaboration through the development of structures, clinical support processes and mechanisms that support positive client outcomes throughout the province. The Lead will drive change by engaging organizational leaders in appropriate discussions to communicate shared beliefs, attitudes and intention to build knowledge of successful clinical policies and initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Act as coordinator, consultant and expert advisor for Health Authority Clinical Leaders across the province, covering the continuum of HIN care. Plan and implement clinical protocols and practice guidelines, supporting quality of care delivery, prioritizing provincial clinical care-related activities and serving as a resource for clinical practice. Oversee provincial projects and initiatives undertaken by the HIN provincial steering committee.
• Lead provincial HIN knowledge-translation related activities. Develop and execute implementation plans for practice guidelines. Provide advice and direction related to provincial trauma education and community prevention programs. Review literature, consult with experts, evaluate clinical practice and apply research findings to established standards. Recommend changes to existing clinical standards and provide information based on application of theories, concepts and principles to a specialized population.
• In partnership with Health Authority HIN Clinical Leaders, monitor clinical processes and outcomes to address system issues related to the quality of care provided. In collaboration with other HIN leadership, support HA teams to develop quality filters, audits and case reviews. Review and follow up on deficiencies with other clinical care providers with the vision to identify and prioritize clinical quality improvement activities to enhance and maintain a high level of quality within the HIN system.
• Engage in consultation with professional disciplines at all levels of the organization and beyond the Health Authority to ensure that planned practices are designed to support the maintenance or enhancement of clinical care delivery. Ensure strong inter-professional collaboration through the development of structures, clinical support processes and mechanisms that support positive client outcomes throughout the province.
• Utilize and model effective change management strategies to achieve systems level transformation. Provide leadership and management in the communication and availability of clinical policies and initiatives that support the provincial HIN system.
• In partnership with the Provincial Director and Provincial Medical Director, provide leadership in the development, review, revision and implementation of related clinical care policies, procedures and standards in association with quality improvement activities at the provincial level. Ensure alignment between policies, procedures and standards at the local, regional and provincial levels.
• Serve as a resource for Health Authority HIN Clinical Leaders and act as a liaison with stakeholders across the province. In collaboration with the Provincial Director, implements action plans, tools and key communication systems for engaging stakeholders about trauma best practice. Establish input/feedback mechanisms for stakeholders, evaluate and make recommendations on practice and systems.
• Active involvement in HIN research projects and the analysis and distribution of findings. Facilitates protocol design for accurate data collection, feedback and analysis. Create innovative solutions to complex provincial clinical care delivery issues.
• Active in the development of HIN at the community, regional and provincial levels. Assess and evaluate the need for change relevant to HIN care clinical services and systems. Facilitate discussion with stakeholders to identify processes that work well and to identify opportunities for improvement.

What you bring

 

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in a health, administration, or business-related discipline, plus five (5) years’ recent relevant experience in a related clinical environment including two (2) years’ experience facilitating change, project and/or program development, group process clinical education, and team building in a leadership role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Active practicing professional with current registration with related regulatory body if applicable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Cystic Fibrosis Care BC contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to manage time and resources, and implement activities to promote collaboration among relevant teams. Takes an evidence-based approach to communicate and support decisions and actions. 
• Integrates best practice from health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences into professional practice.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Understanding of the interdependent roles of the various health professionals, agencies and organizations.
• Ability to plan and implement progressive change. Critical thinking, analytical, teaching/coaching and research skills. Ability to solve problems, develop options and facilitate effective decision making.  Effective communication skills both oral and written. 
• Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues in management, support staff, health authority-based providers, ambulance personnel, patients and families. Demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in trauma services. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Participates as an effective member of an interdisciplinary care team who demonstrates leadership through teaching, dissemination of research, and mentoring as well as modelling problem solving skills across the provincial health care system.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem solve effectively.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until January 2027 or Until Return of Incumbent)

Salary Range: $108,147- $155,461/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1770 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 4Z9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 08:30-16:30 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 197246E

 

What we do

 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

 

Attention current employees of PHSA:

 

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

 

The internal job posting expires on April 16, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

 

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If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.